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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education